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"Zuccotti Park" Musical In New York Shines A Light on Occupy and Economic Justice
It's not easy writing a play about injustice in America much as it's not easy telling the complex, multi-layered story of the Occupy movement – something Catherine Hurd set out to do in her musical that premieres this week.
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Activists and Legislators On Capitol Hill Discuss "Killswitch: The Battle To Control the Internet"
Will this film be a cautionary tale of what happens when you dare to take on elite power structures – or will it be the spark that ignites a revolution that will redefine democracy in the digital age?
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Two Members of Pussy Riot Release First English Single, "I Can't Breathe"
The "industrial ballad" came out of the group's involvement in New York City street protests against police brutality, but also takes aim at Putin's repressive regime in Russia.
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How Ferguson Showed Us the Truth About Police
On August 9, Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson shot a black teenager named Mike Brown. Since then, the city has been protesting.
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Our Digital Future: A Crowdsourced Agenda For Free Expression
Over 300,000 Internet users contributed to our crowdsourced vision for free expression online in the 21st century. What matters most to the Internet community? Watch this animated video to find out.
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Can't Blame the Youth: One Year Since a Sheriff's Deputy Killed Teen Andy Lopez
Coinciding with the National Day Against Police Brutality and Mass Incarceration, people in Santa Rosa, Calif., will hold a vigil and community potluck Wednesday to commemorate the teen's tragic death.
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Hong Kong Police Beat Protester Escalating Violent Crackdown on Demonstrations
Video footage showing six plainclothes officers pummeling a man in a dark corner behind a building has galvanized the city where thousands continue to protest despite the harsh police response.
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Can We Auto-Correct Humanity?
You need not delete your social networks or destroy your cell phones. The message is simple: be balanced, be mindful, be present, be here.
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Police Violence In Naples When Protests Erupt Over European Bank Policies
“No to the ECB, no to austerity – housing and income for all,” was the slogan of the march.
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Why I Think This World Should End
Born and raised on the North Side of St. Louis, Mo., 24-year-old rapper Prince Ea has a sound unlike most artists coming out of the Midwest.
